No Fly Zone Over WDW

DDPGambit

DDPGambit

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Disney Parks Shielded With No-Fly Zones
Mon May 12,10:38 AM ET

Walt Disney World and Disneyland have no-fly security zones like only a few other potential targets in the United States, according to a Local 6 News report.

Federal officials permanently closed the airspace above Walt Disney Co. properties in Florida and California on the eve of the Iraq war to protect against terrorist attacks, according to a report.

The 24-hour security zones put Disney on par with a select few other potential targets, including President George W. Bush's ranch and nuclear submarine bases.

According to published reports, Congress bent the rules to help Disney secure the no-fly zones without a request from any national security agency, according to the report.

However, competitors are saying that Disney used terrorist fears to stop aerial-advertising planes and sightseeing planes and helicopters.

Disney officials insist that they have done nothing wrong in getting lawmakers to order the Federal Aviation Administration to give them the permanent special protection.

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Wow. That's pretty hardcore.
 
RU42

RU42

New Member
Good for Disney! Nice to see someone being proactive instead of reactive. Imagine the nightmare if DCA, DL, WDW were all attacked at once. Kiss most of the airlines goodbye and travel would drop like a rock. Instead of whinning, the competition should get on board.

RU
 
jaylenofan86

jaylenofan86

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This is only a small section of airspace. A 3 nautical mile radius and at or below 3,000 AGL. This means I can still fly over it at 3,001 feet. I love flying over Disney and I'll still do it.
 
Captain Cab

Captain Cab

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The only thing the restricted airspace is good for is stopping most of those annoying banner aircraft. It's not going to put any dents in the Florida aerial sightseeing businesses, and it's not going to do anything to stop any potential terrorists.
 
mkt

mkt

When a paradise is lost go straight to Disney™
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Originally posted by jaylenofan86
This is only a small section of airspace. A 3 nautical mile radius and at or below 3,000 AGL. This means I can still fly over it at 3,001 feet. I love flying over Disney and I'll still do it.
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wanna take N234MM out for a joyride? lol
 
mkt

mkt

When a paradise is lost go straight to Disney™
Premium Member
Originally posted by Woody13
It would take a lot of work to get that baby out of the boneyard!
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actually... i looked her registration up.. apparently, she's ready to fly
 
DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
Originally posted by mkt
actually... i looked her registration up.. apparently, she's ready to fly
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N-number : N234MM
Aircraft Serial Number : 121
Aircraft Manufacturer : GRUMMAN
Model : G-159
Engine Manufacturer : ROLL-ROYCE
Model : DART 529
Aircraft Year : 1963
Owner Name : WALT DISNEY WORLD CO
Owner Address : PO BOX 40
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, 32830
Registration Date : 13-May-1986
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Standard
Approved Operations : Transport


Apparently she is still airworthy, Kewl :)
 
Captain Cab

Captain Cab

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Originally posted by DMC-12
Apparently she is still airworthy, Kewl :)
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Technically, the aircraft has to go through a lot of paperwork and physical labor until it can legally fly and carry passengers again.

An aircraft's standard airworthiness certificate always remains valid as long as: A) The aircraft meets its design type; B) The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation; C) All applicable airworthiness directives have been incorporated; D) Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with 14 CFR, parts 21, 43, and 91. Seeing how the aircraft has apparently been mothballed and put on display in the park for atleast 10 years, I would guess that atleast options B and D are invalid for the airworthiness certificate. That isn't as bad as it seems though. The aircraft just has to have an FAA approved mechanic make a thorough inspection of the aircraft and emergency equipment, and the owner needs to reapply for the airworthiness certificate.

More information can be found at the FAA's official website.
 
DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
Originally posted by Captain Cab
Technically, the aircraft has to go through a lot of paperwork and physical labor until it can legally fly and carry passengers again.

An aircraft's standard airworthiness certificate always remains valid as long as: A) The aircraft meets its design type; B) The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation; C) All applicable airworthiness directives have been incorporated; D) Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with 14 CFR, parts 21, 43, and 91. Seeing how the aircraft has apparently been mothballed and put on display in the park for atleast 10 years, I would guess that atleast options B and D are invalid for the airworthiness certificate. That isn't as bad as it seems though. The aircraft just has to have an FAA approved mechanic make a thorough inspection of the aircraft and emergency equipment, and the owner needs to reapply for the airworthiness certificate.

More information can be found at the FAA's official website.
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Oh, I know... I am not saying they can just go out back to MGM there and she is good as gold ready to fly right then and there with no issues whatsoever. :) :wave:
 
Captain Cab

Captain Cab

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Yeah, that post was mainly for the other users who thought it was still flyable (which may or may not be. The aircraft's logbook is the key for finding out its history). It would be really cool though if they still used the aircraft for special events.
 

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